Upgrading to Windows 11

Name: Upgrading to Windows 11
Author: Bryan Buck

In this chapter you will review the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11.

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Hello, in these lessons we're gonna learn about upgrading to Windows 11. In this lesson, we're going to learn about the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Some of them are gonna look pretty familiar because they're the same as Windows 10. But there's a few new ones that have really thrown people for a loop. So let me bring over the official Windows site for Windows 11 or the official site as far as system requirements. So as we can see, processor, one gigahertz. That's nothing new. A compatible 64-bit processor. RAM, again, four gigabyte. Nothing new. Storage, 64 gigs. Again, those three are pretty common. They've been pretty common the last couple OSs that Microsoft has put out. But now we get into some changes. System firmware, UEFI. So this is the new version of the BIOS, which is also secure boot compatible. So you got to make sure your machine is running UEFI rather than the old-style BIOS. And then the big one, TPM, trusted platform module, version 2.0. This is a requirement that Microsoft has introduced for security purposes. Now, most machines that have been purchased within the last three to five years are compatible with 2.0 but by default it is off. So you would need to go into UEFI/BIOS and at least turn it on. If your machine is older than about five years, it is not gonna be compatible with 2.0. Therefore, you won't be able to run Windows 11. Graphics card, again, pretty straightforward. Display, again, 720 pixels. Very common. And of course internet connection because Microsoft will be pushing out updates as they always have. So you need that internet connection. Now, one thing I do wanna remind you. These are minimum requirements, meaning that yes, Windows 11 will run with these specs but don't expect it to perform at the top level. I would recommend at least doubling the RAM and storage and probably the processor too to get the most out of your Windows 11 machine but it will run with these specs. So hopefully now you know exactly what is needed to run Windows 11 as far as hardware is concerned. And hopefully your machine meets these requirements.

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Course Description

In this chapter you will review the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11. You will learn the hardware and OS requirements, as well as how to upgrade using either Windows Update or a direct ISO image. Additionally, you will also learn what’s new in Windows 11 and the advantages of upgrading.

What You'll Learn

Identify the hardware requirements for upgrading to Windows 11
Review the OS requirements needed for Windows 11
Upgrade to Windows 11 using Windows Update
Upgrade to Windows 11 using a direct ISO image
Explore what's new in Windows 11
Understand the advantages of upgrading to Windows 11

Key Takeaways

Upgrading to Windows 11 has specific hardware and OS requirements that must be reviewed first.
Windows 11 can be installed either through Windows Update or by using a direct ISO image.
The chapter covers what's new in Windows 11 along with the advantages of upgrading.
Learners review both the requirements and the different upgrade options available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this chapter cover?

This chapter reviews the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11, including the hardware and OS requirements, how to upgrade using either Windows Update or a direct ISO image, what's new in Windows 11, and the advantages of upgrading.

What are the two upgrade options taught in this course?

The course covers upgrading using Windows Update and upgrading using an ISO image.

What will I learn about Windows 11 requirements?

You will learn about the hardware requirements and the OS requirements for Windows 11.

What skills does this course relate to?

It relates to Microsoft Windows, Computer Upgrades, Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Essentials, Windows Fundamentals For Legacy PCs, and Windows Support.